Title:
THE EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING IN ACHIEVING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN TANZANIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Authors:
Ms. Lilian Henry Ramadhani and Dr. Chacha Matoka, Tanzania

Abstract:
This study is about the effect of employee training on competitive advantage in HEIs in Tanzania. The study was conducted at University of Dar es Salaam. The study employed positivism research philosophy and a descriptive survey design. Stratified random sampling techniques was used in this study to select academic staff as respondents. Primary data were collected through the selfadministration of 299 questionnaires to academic staff. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and inferential statistics. The mean score of descriptive statistics was 4 indicating agree the statement employee training have effect on competitive advantage in terms of Teaching and Learning Environment, Academic Staff-Student Ratio, and Flexibility/Adaptation to Change. The result also show positive correlation between employee training and competitive advantages. The findings inferential statistics show the all five independent variables of employee training were positively influence competitive advantages. The study concludes ha employee training helps UDSM become more competitive on a national and international scale by encouraging innovation, developing a knowledgeable and talented workforce, and raising the standard of instruction and services. Therefore, the study recommends the need of providing of training to employees to enhance career development, acquisition of useful skills and being competent.